Driver spotted 'weaving on road' in Blackpool caught three times over the limit on M61

A member of the public reported a suspected drink driver who was "weaving on the road" in Blackpool.

Police later stopped the car on the M61 where the driver of the vehicle provided a roadside test of "over 100" - three times the legal limit.

Officers have now praised the person who reported the driver on a social media post posted at 2.10pm today (April 30).

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said on Twitter: "Thanks for the info which has helped prevent a serious collision."

There are strict alcohol limits for drivers, but it’s impossible to say exactly how many drinks this equals as it is different for each person.

If you are driving, the safest thing to do is to not have any alcohol.

What's the drink drive limit in the UK?

- Micrograms per 100ml of breath – 35μg

- Milligrammes per 100ml of blood – 80μg

- Milligrammes per 100ml of urine – 107μg

What are the penalties for drink-driving?

You could be sent to prison, banned from driving and face a fine if you’re found guilty of drink-driving.

Causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink could result in:

- 14 years’ imprisonment

- an unlimited fine

- a ban from driving for at least two years

- an extended driving test before your licence is returned

To find out more about the penalties for drink-driving, click HERE.